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Thursday, 29 May 2014

Cycle for Sight is a fully supported, one-day cycling event that will take place Saturday, June 7 2014 in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or leisure rider, riding a single or tandem bike, Cycle for Sight will be the perfect one-day ride! We offer different distance options, free training and personalized support every step of the way. REGISTER TODAY for only $25!

Time: 6:30-9:00 pm Cost: $45 ~ Reservations required, please call 604.539.9463 We are very proud to welcome Shana Lee Gibson to Backyard Vineyards. Join Shana Lee for an inspiring evening of healing messages. Her style is relaxed, humorous and friendly. She is known for her accurate and detailed readings of loved ones passed into the spirit world. Your evening will start with a one-of-a-kind wine tour with our resident wine guru. Discover how we take our grapes from vine to bottle and how we make our sparkling Blanc de Noir Brut in the traditional method of French Champagne. After your tour, choose a glass red or white wine to accompany your cheese and charcuterie tasting platter. Shana Lee will begin her inspirational and moving demonstration at 7:30. Shana's spiritual portfolio is diverse and includes producing inspirational mentoring programs for teens, documentary film, public demonstrations of mediumship, spiritual development classes and public speaking. In 2013 Shana produced the 2013 ‘Vancouver Tour with Renowned Psychic Medium’s Lisa Williams and Tony Stockwell,’ and In March 2014, Shana tutored along side Tony Stockwell and four other Renowned Mediums in Melbourne Australia for The Modern Medium. She lives and works as a full time psychic medium in White Rock, BC. Where: Backyard Vineyards (3033-232nd St., Langley,BC, 604.539.9463)

This event is to raise awareness about Creekside Forest. a publicly owned urban forest that has been slated to be developed as a sixty-one house subdivision.This Family Friendly event will run from 10am until 3pm at the Aldergrove Athletic Park under the covered picnic area.There will be:- Face Painting, craft and games stations for kids to enjoy- An information station informing residents of Langley Township about the proposed development into our local forest. Residents will be able to sign a petition opposing the development.-Harriet the owl will make an appearance for about an hour in the morning. Visitors can have their picture taken with the owl for $5. The money will be donated to Watchers of LangleyForests.(WOLF)- Hotdogs and beverages will be served at lunch time for free or by donationFree Guided Tours of the Forest will be given from the same time by WOLF. The tours start at Creekside Park (28th Ave and 274th St) just by the bridge that crosses Bertrand Creek.

WINE FLIGHT FRIDAYS

Join us on Friday nights from 5 to 8 pm for a wine flight and food pairing. Take off with a red or white wine flight, which includes three 2 oz. pours of our favourite Backyard creations, each perfectly matched with a delicious food pairing. $16 per wine flight and food pairing. No reservation required.

Adults

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Meet fellow book club members and discuss a selected title over refreshments. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month. Copies of the current month's book are available at the library.

The Langley Community Farmers Market is pleased to invite you to our 2014 Opening Day at the Kwantlen Langley Campus! The Market will get under way at 2pm, with our Opening Ceremony and Cake Cutting at 3pm.

On this special day, we're putting in an extra special effort to provide you with musical entertainment, special kids activities, door prizes and more!

Some features of our opening day include:- Complimentary cake (supplied by Sweet Thea)- Local musicians and entertainers- An opportunity for you to purchase your weekly produce, goodies, and artisan-wares- Face-painting, and other kids activities!

T.O.L. Garden Smart Workshops at the Langley Demonstration Garden

Reap the benefit of your own backyard. Get “garden smart” by attending any of the workshops listed below.

All workshops are free of charge. They take place at the Langley Demonstration Garden (Derek Doubleday Arboretum in the 21200 block of Fraser Highway in Langley). RSVP is required. See contact information below to register.

Backyard Composting

Thursday, May 22; 7:00-8:00pm

Saturday, June 28; 11am-12pm

Make black gold in your backyard! In a landfill, it can take up to 20 years for a banana peel to decompose. In a backyard composter, it can take as little as a few weeks. In this workshop, learn what type of composting is a good fit for your needs, and how to quickly turn yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable scraps into rich organic fertilizer. This workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced compost users who want to troubleshoot their compost systems. RSVP at least one week in advance.

Training Fruit Trees to Produce More

Monday, May 26; 7:00-9:00pm

This workshop will discuss cover how fruit trees grow and how to direct new growth to produce bigger crops in future years. Discussion will include training of espalier and similar tree forms, fruit thinning of apples and pears, and the use of mesh bags as non-chemical barriers to prevent Codling Moth and Apple Maggot infestations of the fruit. RSVP at least one week in advance.

How to Make Living Willow Fences and Structures

Saturday, June 14; 11:00am-1:00pm

This workshop will cover the harvest and planting of willow cuttings to produce a variety of living structures. Several living fence designs and weaving techniques will be demonstrated. RSVP at least one week in advance.

Can It! Food Preservation

Thursday, July 3; 5:00-7:30pm

Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre

Learn how to safely preserve the summer harvest. This hands-on workshop guides you through the steps of canning seasonal produce. Bring your own apron, paring knife and cutting board. RSVP at least one week in advance.

Growing Gardeners

Friday, July 11; 10:00am-11:30am

Having trouble getting your child to eat their vegetables? Get them involved! Once they experience growing their own they will love eating lettuce, carrots and more. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves during this hands-on workshop. Ideal for children ages 2 to 7 years old. Please RSVP at least one week in advance.

Summer Pruning of Apple and Pear Trees

Monday, July 14; 7:00-9:00pm

This workshop will cover the use of summer pruning to control growth and produce bigger crops on your apple and pear trees. Gardeners with young or large old trees with excessive shoot growth will learn how to reduce vegetative shoot growth and develop more fruit buds. Also learn how to use summer pruning to train these fruit trees into various shapes. RSVP at least one week in advance.

All-Season Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, July 19; 10:00am-11:30am

Harvest fresh vegetables from your garden year-round. Learn what vegetables to plant in the summer and fall to make them ready for harvest in the winter and spring. Plus find out how to extend the growing season for many fall crops. RSVP at least one week in advance.

Monday, 12 May 2014

Do you have active kids that are interested in how their food is grown? The Aldor Acres Kids Gardening Program is a fun, hand’s on learning experience that gets kids “down & dirty”! They will learn the full cycle of plant life – having direct involvement in planting, maintaining, & harvesting all vegetables in the garden. Natural produce growing practices will be taught along with knowledge about sustainable, local eating. Kids will learn responsibility by taking ownership of their plants and their own self sufficiency. All throughout the program, the kid’s will harvest and take home all of their veggies from the garden as they ripen. Sit back & relax parents, “let the kids grow dinner”! Camp begins May 15th and will be held every thursday from 4:30-5:30 for 14 weeks until August 14th. Spots are limited. Download the registration form on our website.

The May Day Parade is on Victoria Day each year in Fort Langley. In 2014, the 92nd annual parade will be on Monday, May 19th. The parade will form up on Church Street and will commence at 11:00 to go west on Mavis to Glover Road. Once on Glover the floats will go south to 88th Avenue. At 88th Avenue, the parade will turn west again to Trattle St. It will then turn north and travel along Trattle to St. Andrews. At St. Andrews they will turn east and head into Fort Langley Community Park. Once in the park, the May Queens and the Royal Party will be piped in. There will then be May Pole Dancing followed by live entertainment through until 4:00. The Lions famous BBQ Chicken will be available at the park. There will be rides for the children, Mini Golf for Everyone, vendors, food and much more. Mark your calendar for May 19th and come out and join us for a great family day!http://maydayfortlangley.com/ for more info

BC #Supermoto is hosting its 8th annual season opener this coming Saturday (May 17th). The day will be dedicated to getting new members signed up and up to speed – Lots of practice time will be available! We will be helping new members understand the rules of racing, bike safety and tech tips. This will get you up to speed and ready to participate in the fun for the balance of the season! Don’t miss it, the action starts @ 8:00AM and goes until 5:00PM

Gear Requirements:• An off-road or dual-sport motorcycle in good working condition:o All bolts tightenedo Chain adjustedo Sportsman or dual-sport tires (dirt tires ok but not recommended)o All lights and signals covered or tapedo License plate removedo Catch can – a container to collect all fluids from overflow or breather tubes (carburetor, radiator, crankcase)We will be helping people with these, bring a small pop can and some zap straps!o No leaks or sweats from any part of the bike that could cause for fluid to fall on the track or pit area

Motorcycle safety gear:•Helmet•Goggles or eye protection•Boots that cover above the ankle•Gloves•A leather race suit will offer the best protection but we will allow textile pants and or MX gear in good condition

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

****** May 23th & 24th 2014 ****** Check inside on the Maps tab to find HOTELS in the area.. “Home of WestJet Airlines” Door to Door service to our swap meet !!!Booth Rental applications are found under the EVENTS tab above…

Friday, 2 May 2014

KPU Langley Campus

20901 Langley Bypass, Langley

On May 10, Kwantlen Polytechnic University will host our second annual Science Rendezvous at the Langley campus. KPU Langley will be transformed into a spectacular science experience where the public will get a chance to participate in hands-on experiments, walk through interactive science labs and state-of-the-art greenhouses and see a demonstration of the high-tech patient simulators in the nursing labs. Free to the public!

Science Rendezvous is a public platform to promote science awareness and increase science literacy in Canada. The event is an annual day-long festival spanning multiple simultaneous sites across the country, designed to bring science face-to-face with the public and encourages more youth to consider science and engineering-related careers and study paths.

During our inaugural event last year, over 550 visitors came into KPU to check out the experiments, displays and labs. Some of the visitors stayed for the entire three-hour event, mostly families with small kids.

Thursday, 1 May 2014

Just a reminder that the 2014 Langley RCMP Junior Cadet Camp applicationsare now ready for pick up.Applications can be picked up at any of the Langley Community Policeoffices or the Langley RCMP main detachment.Applications will be accepted until May 31.

2014
Langley Junior Cadet Camp July 8, 9, 10

The
LangleyRCMP presents our annual “RCMP Junior Cadet Camp”

We will be accepting applications for the Langley RCMP Jr Cadet Camp
from May 1st until May 31st The Jr Cadet Camp is open to
10-12 year olds who have not attended camp previously.

Cadet
Camp is a mini police boot camp that runs three consecutive days July 8th,
9th and 10th during which the children who are accepted
will enjoy a variety of policing activities that will include the following:

ØDrill
(marching in formation)

ØPDS –
K9 Unit

ØEDU –
Explosive Device Unit

ØPARE –
Police Athletic Requirement Exam (fun version for kids)

ØIDENT
– Forensic Identification Services

ØSelf
Defense

ØRCMP
Horse – History of the RCMP, explanation of the horse and it’s duties past and present

ØERT –
Emergency Response Team

ØAir 1
– RCMP Helicopter flies in for a landing and talk/explanation of aircraft

All of the above mentioned
sections are operational and performed by on duty members. They may get called
out to duty therefore, we do not tell the children ahead of time who and what
they will be seeing so they will not be disappointed.

The 2014 Cadet Camp will be held at:

H.D. Stafford Middle School

20441 Grade Crescent, Langley

This
is a fabulous opportunity for all off the children to see Police Officers in a
positive light while having fun. There is no charge for the children to attend
the Jr Cadet Camp.

Thank
you for your assistance in getting the word out to the children of Langley!

For more information, or to pick up an application
form, please contact one of the following:

Rose Gellert Concerts - Musica Intima

May 3Founded in 1992, musica intima has become an integral part of Vancouver’s cultural fabric. Internationally renowned for their warm and engaging stage presence, impeccable musicianship, and unique perspective on ensemble singing, musica intima has earned a reputation as Canada’s most exciting vocal ensemble. What makes musica intima truly unique is that the singers rehearse, perform and function as a collective. In performance, they engage the audience with a spontaneity and directness all their own. Adult $22, Senior $20, Student $16, LCMS Student $10 Langley Community Music School From 7:30pm - 9:30pmhttp://www.langleymusic.com/